HP 15-f100 Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15

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Component (4) USB 2.0 port (5) Optical drive (select models only) Left side Description NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. In Windows 10, type help in the taskbar search box, select Help and Support, and then type disc compatibility in the search box. Component (1) (2) Power connector AC adapter light (3) Security cable slot (4) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights (5) Vent Description Connects an AC adapter. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Connects a network cable. ● White: The network is connected. ● Amber: Activity is occurring on the network. Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Left side 5

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Component
Description
NOTE:
Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor
connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and
audio-in (microphone).
(4)
USB 2.0 port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)
Optical drive (select models only)
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or
reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE:
For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and
Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select
your computer model. Select
Drivers & Downloads
, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
In
Windows 10
, type
help
in the taskbar search box, select
Help and Support
, and then type
disc compatibility
in
the search box.
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Component
Description
(1)
Power connector
Connects an AC adapter.
(2)
AC adapter light
On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
charged.
Off:
The computer is using battery power.
(3)
Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE:
The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent,
but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
Connects a network cable.
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(5)
Vent
Enable
airflow
to cool internal components.
NOTE:
The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and
off
during routine operation.
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